The Japanese word for fireworks is hanabi---hana meaning “flower” and bi meaning “fire.” Sarah Illenberger only recently learned this, but it’s a fitting coincidence because she's spent the last year ...

As we celebrate the special women in our lives this Mother’s Day weekend, there’s plenty to do with her. If mom is a trill seeker, or enjoys a great corn dog, you may want to check out the ”Berkley ...

GARDENING GERRY DALY THE deciduous azalea is one of the great dramatic plants of the garden during late April and May. Its flowers open before the leaves, or just as the leaves break bud. The effect ...

A dandelion bloom. (Photos by Peter Bowden) A yellow dandelion, a common summer bloom. (Photos by Peter Bowden) Hepatica blossoms. (Photos by Peter Bowden) Ligularia does well in the shade. (Photos by ...

Did you know that cacti can bloom? Yes, those prickly green plants burst out some of the most beautiful flowers you’ve ever seen. For photographer Greg Krehel, these crazy cactus flowers have become ...

Everyone knows how impressive Longwood Gardens’ extravagant floral displays are, but every summer they up the ante and add a touch of splash and sparkle. Starting in May, watch as impressive ...